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Marvel Comics #1 (Timely, 1939) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Publisher Martin Goodman rolled the dice on the new medium of comic books and came up a winner when he published Marvel Comics #1. This super-key features the first appearances of the Human Torch (by Carl Burgos), the Angel (by Paul Gustavson), and Kazar, as well as the origin and first newsstand appearance of the Sub-Mariner (by Bill Everett) and is graced with an unforgettable cover by the inimitable pulp artist Frank R. Paul. One of the most expensive comic books in the world, and the genesis of the entire Marvel Universe; this fact is not lost on many collectors as the few available copies that do surface tend to disappear fast from the market. This one is solid and tight, and definitely qualifies as high grade. As one of the scarcer key issues, finding an unrestored copy is quite a challenge. Some minor feathering at the spine seems to be the only thing keeping this spectacular book out of the near mint range. Flat and clean with vibrant colors and great pages, this is a truly outstanding example of this seminal book, and it compares quite favorably to the famed Pay Copy. It may be a very long time before another copy this nice comes up for sale. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $116,000; NM 9.4 value = $250,000.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3194 | Mar 9, 2003

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Action Comics #1 (DC, 1938) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. More than a comic book, more than a superhero, this is a true piece of American pop cultural history. This first appearance and origin of Superman introduced an important American icon that has endured over the decades, becoming one of the most recognizable fictional characters in literary history. Making an impact on American and even world culture that Superman's creators (Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster) could not possibly have imagined, Superman has conquered not only the comic book and comic strip pages, but has been featured in books, movies, TV shows, toys, games, lunchboxes, cereal boxes...in fact, there are very few places one can look and not find the Man of Steel. No other book in all of comic fandom can elicit the visceral response that an Action Comics #1 can. To hold a copy in your hands is to hold the ultimate gem in the comic collecting crown. Every collector dreams of owning this jewel, making this the most prized possession in the hobby. This particular copy is superb with only minor defects, which include two very small scratch marks in the upper right hand corner of the cover in the logo area and some very minor spine wear. The colors on the front cover are deep, rich, and brilliant. Keys such as this are extremely scarce in mid-grade or higher in unrestored condition. In fact, there are only two unrestored copies that CGC has graded higher to date making this copy truly remarkable and desirable. This is perhaps one of the best values around: it is the pinnacle of the comic collecting world, it is unrestored, and has only the most minimal of defects making it an exceptional opportunity for an collector. As of this writing, this is the third highest unrestored copy of this book to be graded by CGC. Overstreet 2002 FN 6.0 value = $105,000.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3001 | Mar 9, 2003

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Marvel Mystery Comics #9 (Timely, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Undeniably a holy grail issue for many Timely collectors, this book is downright impossible to find in nice shape. Trying to obtain a copy of this book that does not have a completely split spine or restoration is a daunting task. As the highest graded copy certified by CGC, this book has caused quite a buzz in the collecting community; we have received more inquiries about this particular copy than any other book in the auction. The colors on this book are extremely bright and vivid, and you could literally lose track of time and spend hours gazing upon it - transfixed by its sheer beauty. This Sub-Mariner versus the Human Torch battle issue has always ranked as a favorite among fans and there is no better copy available. Art by Bill Everett, Carl Burgos and Paul Gustavson. This book was purchased from George Olshevsky as the Chicago copy, although CGC has not noted that information on the label. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $11,000; NM 9.4 value = $28,000.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3202 | Mar 9, 2003

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The Human Torch #2 (#1) (Timely, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Overstreet ranks this the 24th most valuable Golden Age comic book, and it's moving up the list. Among fellow Timely titles, only the first issues of Marvel Comics and Captain America are higher-valued. Legendary artists Carl Burgos and Bill Everett, having introduced the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner a few months earlier in Marvel Comics #1, bring the boys to this title. The great Alex Schomburg is responsible for the cover. This awe-inspiring copy misses being the highest-graded of the issue by a scant quarter-grade. Golden Age Timely greatness! Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $17,500.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3152 | Mar 9, 2003

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Marvel Mystery Comics #2 (Timely, 1939) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. The second Timely comic added "Mystery" to Marvel Comics #1, enjoyed an historic run through 1949, then switched titles again to Marvel Tales, continuing until 1957. The Human Torch, with an origin recap, and the Sub-Mariner continue from the previous issue with art by groundbreaking Golden Age artists Carl Burgos and Bill Everett respectively. Relatively obscure artist Claire Moe, who sometimes signed her work as "Vic Todd", assured her place in comic history with this dynamic cover featuring the Angel. Only four copies of this Overstreet-designated "Rare" issue have been graded by CGC to date, and we proudly offer the highest-graded of all. This is a stunning copy of one of the most historically significant comic books of all time, ranked 27th among Overstreet's "Top 100 Golden Age Comics" and moving up. This book was purchased from George Olshevsky as the Chicago copy, although CGC has not noted that information on the label. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $14,750; NM 9.4 value = $29,500.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3195 | Mar 9, 2003

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Captain America Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. One of the most coveted comic books of all-time displays the classic artistry of a Jack Kirby/Syd Shores cover starring the definitive patriotic superhero decking Hitler, backed by Joe Simon/Jack Kirby interior art. Moving up a notch from number seven to number six (tied with Batman #1) from 2001 to 2002 on Overstreet's Top Golden Age Comics list demonstrates the timeless appeal of the Sentinel of Freedom. This blockbuster issue features the origin and first appearance not only Cap, but those of his sidekick Bucky and arch-nemesis Red Skull as well. This solid mid-grade copy just might be the opportunity you've waited for to own this legendary comic book. Overstreet 2002 FN 6.0 value = $19,350.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3048 | Mar 9, 2003

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Daring Mystery Comics #2 Larson pedigree (Timely, 1940) VF/NM 9.0 White pages. The Phantom Bullet makes the most of his only comic book appearance by appearing in another stirring Schomburg cover. Issue #2 is noted as "rare", which makes the CGC-assigned grade all the more startling. Only three unrestored copies have been graded at all by CGC, and this is the only one earning so much as a Very Fine. One of the true prizes of the auction. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $9,500.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3128 | Mar 9, 2003

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Marvel Mystery Comics #3 (Timely, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Before he developed his more signature style, Golden Age great Alex Schomburg did the first of his more than 50 covers for Timely's flagship title, here demonstrating his pulp background and the promise of great covers to come. Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, and Paul Gustavson keep the action coming on the interior with early appearances of the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, the Angel, and Ka-zar. If you've searched for early issues of this title, you know this grade to be extremely rare. It is the highest grade CGC has yet assigned to a copy of issue #3, making this one of the true treasures of our auction. This book was purchased from George Olshevsky as the Chicago copy, although CGC has not noted that information on the label. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $7,500; NM 9.4 value = $15,000.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3196 | Mar 9, 2003

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All Winners Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Pure Golden Age Timely magic at work here with the first appearance of the All-Winners Squad (Captain America and Bucky, Human Torch and Toro, Sub-Mariner, the Angel, and Black Marvel) and art by Alex Schomburg, Simon and Kirby, Carl Burgos, and Bill Everett. A dazzling copy, our offering currently claims the second-highest grade assigned by CGC for this premiere issue. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $12,000; NM 9.4 value = $24,000.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3010 | Mar 9, 2003

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Sub-Mariner Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Currently the 25th most valuable Golden Age comic book, according to the 2002 edition of the Overstreet Price Guide, this super-key Timely is moving up the list and could rank as high as number 20 before long. Alex Schomburg created one of his special Nazis-getting-their-butts-whipped-by-a-grossly-outnumbered-good-guy covers for the occasion; Bill Everett draws his famous creation on the interior; and Paul Gustavson does the Angel feature. Three other copies of the issue sport higher CGC grades, but none higher than 9.0, not that much nicer than this prize. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $16,500.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3294 | Mar 9, 2003

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The Human Torch #3 (#2) (Timely, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Sensational copy of this early issue; in fact, it's the highest-graded copy of this issue yet to graduate from CGC's certification program. The Alex Schomburg cover colors are bright, clear and amazingly fresh-looking. Carl Burgos and Bill Everett contribute interior art. A text feature has the Torch and Subby fighting over who's the best artist, Burgos or Everett. This is one of the true prizes in our auction. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $6,200.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3153 | Mar 9, 2003

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Marvel Mystery Comics #5 (Timely, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. Alex Schomburg gives us the second Human Torch cover with this issue, earning Overstreet "classic" kudos, the earliest issue his work is so designated. Gerber and Overstreet both rate this issue as "scarce", and CGC's census bears this out with only six copies of the issue having been graded to date, and only one other copy having graded higher at Very Fine. Scarcer still are the copies of this issue with white pages, as this copy has. The cover is impressively clean with a light upper corner crease, rounded bottom corner, and minor wear at the bottom of the spine the only apparent defects at first review. The back cover exhibits dust narrow dust shadows and a 5/8 inch tear near the bottom spine. CGC notes that there is "Very minor amount of color touch on cover", but not enough to rate a "Restored" grading. This book was purchased from George Olshevsky as the Chicago copy, although CGC has not noted that information on the label. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $11,900.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3198 | Mar 9, 2003

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All Winners Comics #4 Chicago pedigree (Timely, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. A classic war cover by Al Avison is the highlight of this issue, and this copy of issue #4 may offer the finest reproduction of this Avison creation in existence. CGC supports our contention, with this copy the only high-grade ("8.0" or better) copy reviewed to date. With its lineup of multiple Timely wartime superheroes, this title is a collector favorite. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $3,800.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3013 | Mar 9, 2003

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Sub-Mariner Comics #3 Chicago pedigree (Timely, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg gives us an amazing Winston Churchill assassination-attempt cover. Check out the master Golden Age artist's meticulously drawing dozens of onlookers at the Prime Minister's ship-launching event. This glorious copy outgrades the next best copy of issue #3 in CGC's census by an astounding 1 1/2 grades. Color, corners, spine, edges, and, of course, content; this book displays it all soooo nicely. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $4,700.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3296 | Mar 9, 2003

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All Select Comics #1 (Timely, 1943) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. This quintessential Timely title enjoyed an auspicious birth, with a classic Alex Schomburg cover in the very first issue. Couple that with utilizing Timely's Big Three, Captain America, the Human Torch, and the Sub-Mariner, in one issue, and voila! Instant winning formula! This copy is among the nicest that CGC has grade to date of the title's premiere issue. A very clean, bright copy with a strong spine displays very few defects, including small, light corner creases at the top right corner of the front and at the top left corner on the back, slightly rounded corners, very few stresses along the spine, a small bindery cut at the bottom of the spine, and a wee scuff at the top of the spine. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $6,500.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3003 | Mar 9, 2003

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U.S.A. Comics #1 Larson pedigree (Timely, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. If we had to pick an early Timely #1 issue that seems undervalued, this might be the one. The wartime run, from 1941-1945, featured some great patriotic superheroes, including Captain America himself after issue #5. Classic Simon and Kirby art adorns the cover, as Nazis are depicted in the vilest way. Origins abound in the issue; for instance, Major Liberty, Rockman by Wolverton, and the Whizzer by Avison. The Defender with sidekick Rusty, Jack Frost, and the Young Avenger also weigh in. To date, this pedigree copy ties for the honor of having the highest CGC-assigned grade for issue #1. Breathtaking cover colors make this as pretty a book as it is historically significant. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of glue on spine of cover." Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $15,000.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3331 | Mar 9, 2003

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Marvel Mystery Comics #23 (Timely, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. A brilliant book inside and out. Structurally, the outlandish 9.4 from CGC speaks for itself, and CGC allows it to sit at the head of the issue #23 table. Inside, Jack Kirby, Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, and Paul Gustavson compete to see who can draw the prettiest pictures, and the Vision's origin is told in text. Alex Schomburg thrills our red, white, and blue hearts with his cover of Nazi-bashing courtesy of the Human Torch. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $2,100.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3217 | Mar 9, 2003

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All Winners Comics #3 Allentown pedigree (Timely, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Two Golden Age pioneer artists, Carl Burgos and Bill Everett, collaborate on this action-packed cover shown impeccably by a sparkling pedigree copy that betters the next highest-graded copy CGC has seen of issue #3 by nearly two full grades. And at 9.2, it appears to have been conservatively graded! See for yourself. Then bid. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $3,500.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3012 | Mar 9, 2003

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Marvel Mystery Comics #6 (Timely, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Like several other of our offerings of early issues of this title, this brilliant copy ranks as the nicest that CGC has certified of issue #6. Alex Schomburg's cover is displayed in amazingly crisp colors inspiring even more awe of his work than usual, if that's possible! Bill Everett, Paul Gustavson, Carl Burgos, and Irwin Hasen help with interior art. This book was purchased from George Olshevsky as the Chicago copy, although CGC has not noted that information on the label. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $3,750.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3199 | Mar 9, 2003

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Marvel Mystery Comics #10 (Timely, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Alex Schomburg resumes cover duties and has the Sub-Mariner fighting Nazis in a pre-Pearl Harbor issue cover. The issue features Part Three of the first Human Torch/Sub-Mariner battle and the initial installment of "Terry Vance, the Schoolboy Sleuth." This super-sharp copy is a quarter-grade short of the highest-graded of issue #10 by CGC to date, and is devoid of any but very slight defects, displaying bright colors, sharp corners, and a most sturdy spine. In fact, we're at a loss that the grade is only Very Fine Minus! Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $4,200.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3203 | Mar 9, 2003

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All-American Comics #16 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent FN/VF 7.0 Moderate (P) Off-white pages. Green Lantern's origin and first appearance come with this issue, rated by Overstreet as the fifth most valuable Golden Age comic book. This jewel is not only one of the most coveted, it's also one of the most difficult to locate in any grade. In high grade? Good luck! First of all, Gerber and Overstreet agree it's "rare." In Gerber's estimation, just 21-50 copies survive 60 years after Martin Nodell's timeless superhero made his debut in this issue, depicted on the cover by Sheldon Moldoff. Incredibly, CGC hasn't awarded a grade higher than Fine Minus to any unrestored copy to date, and just three restored versions have earned a higher "Apparent" grade than this. CGC notes "Restoration includes color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2002 FN 6.0 value = $24,640; VF 8.0 value = $57,500.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3002 | Mar 9, 2003

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The Human Torch #5 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner take time out from fighting Nazis and other inferior foes to engage in beating the daylights out of each other in true Marvel fashion. Who else you gonna hone your fighting skills upon but another superhero? It's a 60-page epic battle, and it starts with an Alex Schomburg cover. This copy has earned the highest grade of any issue #5 CGC has reviewed to date. Only three other unrestored copies have managed as high a grading as Fine. Only serious bidders with great taste and sparkling personalities deserve this book! Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $3,000; NM 9.4 value = $6,000.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3156 | Mar 9, 2003

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Captain America Comics #5 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Jack Kirby was most adept at portraying scenes of grotesque Nazi characters committing vile acts of torture in dens, dungeons, pits, caves, and the like. Here King Kirby pencils and Syd Shores inks a morbidly enticing cover that's pure WWII Timely. Feast your eyes upon the nicest copy of issue #5 listed in CGC's most recent census, then bid on one of the auction's true prizes. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $3,500; NM 9.4 value = $7,000.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3052 | Mar 9, 2003

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Mystic Comics #1 "D" Copy pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The Angel interrupts the Nazi interrogation of a bound, but perfectly made-up and nattily dressed beauty, in this first issue of the second series bearing this title. Like the first series, these issues seem to be more difficult to find than other Timelys from the same time period. The "D" Copy pedigree continues to impress with one of only three books in either the first or second series of Mystic Comics to earn a Near Mint designation. The other Near Mints are also courtesy of the pedigree and come in the form of the next two issues, also offered in our auction. Collect all three! Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $2,500.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3287 | Mar 9, 2003

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Sub-Mariner Comics #6 Chicago pedigree (Timely, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Alex Schomburg portrays the Japanese invading the Panama Canal, and the Sub-Mariner is not pleased. And that makes for a most pleasing cover of battle mayhem in the inimitable Schomburg style. This copy is the nicest issue #6 CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $1,364; NM 9.4 value = $2,400.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3299 | Mar 9, 2003

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Daring Mystery Comics #3 Larson pedigree (Timely, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. A multitude of superhero types walked in and out of this title during its eight-issue run. The Schomburg cover Star of the Month for this issue is the Purple Mask, who, despite the chutzpah of taking on a dozen or so Nazis singlehandedly, could survive only one more issue. Enjoy him while you can! Gerber designates the book as "scarce", and CGC has seen only three unrestored copies to date. No other copy is as nice as this pedigree, the fairest in issue #3 land. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $3,000; NM 9.4 value = $6,000.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3130 | Mar 9, 2003

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Marvel Mystery Comics #13 (Timely, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. This issue is loaded with good stuff, from Alex Schomburg's cover to the first appearance of the Vision by Jack Kirby to regular features, the Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, and the Angel by Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, and Paul Gustavson. CGC has graded only one other copy of this issue higher, but it would be hard to find nicer cover colors than right here. This book was purchased from George Olshevsky as the Chicago copy, although CGC has not noted that information on the label. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $2,900.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3206 | Mar 9, 2003

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Marvel Mystery Comics #46 "D" Copy pedigree (Timely, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. If you wondered what Schomburg really thought of Nazis in general and Hitler in particular, feast your eyes on this grotesque visage. Sir Alex's muse whipped him into a frenzy for this cover, deemed "classic" by Overstreet and "my new favorite Schomburg cover" by this cataloger. The "D" Copy pedigree comes through again with the finest representation of issue #46 that CGC has graded to date. Since Gerber rates this an "uncommon" issue, you might not find a finer copy. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $881; NM 9.4 value = $1,550.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3235 | Mar 9, 2003

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Mystic Comics #10 (Timely, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This super-bright copy of the final issue in the run added weight to cover artist Al Gabriele's resume. In this issue Father Time, World of Wonder, and Red Skeleton appear. The grade here is the highest CGC has given to a copy of #10. Only two copies have received CGC grading higher than Fine to date. This book was purchased from George Olshevsky as the Chicago copy, although CGC has not noted that information on the label. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $1,281; NM 9.4 value = $2,250.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3286 | Mar 9, 2003

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Young Allies Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. The premiere issue of a title that would run for over five years occasioned the first appearance and origin of the Young Allies, and the first meeting between Captain America and the Human Torch. Simon and Kirby's cover is a Golden Age great with Hitler and the Red Skull on hand to provide a rally 'round the flag focus. Cover colors are very impressive, including those on the back cover previewing the latest issue of The Human Torch #4. Gerber rates this an "uncommon" issue in scarcity, meaning you will have a difficult time finding a nicer copy. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $7,500.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3347 | Mar 9, 2003

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Marvel Mystery Comics #63 (Timely, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. The penultimate German war cover for the title earns Alex Schomburg yet another "classic" nod. The tide of the war on the European front had turned by April 1945, and the cover conveyed an almost giddy feeling of impending victory with the portrayal of Hitler, Goring, and Goebbels attempting to high-tail it from Berlin. This issue simply doesn't turn up without digging, and you'll have a deep dig before you find another high-grade copy at all, much less one in this grade. A slight miscut cover is probably all that keeps this rarity from scoring 9.4 or better. CGC has graded only two other copies of the issue, the best faring a Fine Minus, way behind our offering here. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $1,400.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3246 | Mar 9, 2003

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Captain America Comics #36 Pennsylvania pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Syd Shores' classic cover has Cap lifting Hitler right out of his Cabriolet in a low fly-by kidnapping. This is a sterling copy, the best CGC has evaluated to date of issue #36. CGC is compelled to note the presence of a "Very minor amount of glue on cover." We wouldn't have noticed. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $3,100.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3081 | Mar 9, 2003

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Sub-Mariner Comics #4 (Timely, 1941) VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. No one is suggesting this issue is scarce, or even uncommon, but CGC lists only two copies of issue #4 in the most recent census we consulted. And this sensational copy is far and away the better of the two. Subs goes Nazi-bashing on the Schomburg cover, Bill Everett draws inside, and the issue also features a 20-page Angel story. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $3,800.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3297 | Mar 9, 2003

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Daring Mystery Comics #1 (Timely, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. This very early Timely title hit the newsstands just three months after Marvel Comics #1. Featuring an Alex Schomburg cover that must have turned heads in 1940, this issue featured the origin and first appearances of the Fiery Mask, shown here trying to impress a bondaged miss, and wondering if his new uniform is color-coordinated. Gerber says it's a "scarce" issue, and CGC has seen only one other copy worthy of a higher grade. The "Very minor amount of glue on cover" noted by CGC was too insignificant to warrant anything but the CGC Universal Grade encasement. Grab a slice of historical Timely gold with this great book. Overstreet 2002 FN 6.0 value = $5,355.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3127 | Mar 9, 2003

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Funny Pages v2 #10 Mile High pedigree (Centaur, 1938) CGC FN- 5.5 White pages. Whether Gerber's "rare" or Overstreet's "scarce" is more accurate, you will have a problem locating another copy of this book. It's a pre-1940 Centaur, and, although a mid-grade, is a Mile High copy demonstrating some of the qualities collectors have come to love about the famous pedigree. And, the apparently innocuous funny book also features the first appearance of superhero, The Arrow, by Paul Gustavson. The only other copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date graded at "2.0". Overstreet 2002 FN 6.0 value = $900.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3148 | Mar 9, 2003

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Captain America Comics #8 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. In the tradition of bizarre, Nazi-infested dark places (see the description for issue #5!), Bucky is about to submit to acupuncture overkill in this Jack Kirby cover. If you're waiting for nicer copies to put together your Cap run, you may be waiting a while. These early issues show up rarely enough in Very Fine; this copy is the nicest representative of issue #8 CGC has certified yet. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $2,604.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3055 | Mar 9, 2003

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Marvel Mystery Comics #8 (Timely, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Alex Schomburg had pretty much taken over as the official cover artist of the title, but Bill Everett managed to squeeze in a tasty treat of superhero/monster/shackled babe fare of his own on this uncommonly yellow-background cover. The Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner battle for the first time in a tussle that would require three issues to conclude. Paul Gustavson and Carl Burgos help out Everett with interior art. This eye-catching copy currently holds third place among CGC's highest-graded copies of issue #8. Overstreet 2002 FN 6.0 value = $2,655; VF 8.0 value = $5,750.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3201 | Mar 9, 2003

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Marvel Mystery Comics #22 Chicago pedigree (Timely, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This sizzling copy is the nicest representative of issue #22 that CGC has graded to date, the condition actually rivaling the automatic attraction of another Schomburg war cover. Simon and Kirby, Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, and Al Gabriele (with Al Avison inking) compete for interior story art kudos, and the reader is the winner! Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $2,100.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3216 | Mar 9, 2003

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Red Raven #1 (Timely, 1940) CGC Apparent VF+ 8.5 Slight (P) Off-white pages. This scarce issue is hugely historical on two accounts. One, it precedes the The Human Torch title, which took over the series after this one-shot issue. Two, the cover features Jack Kirby's first signed work in comics. Just five years after he began his career at Max Fleischer's animation studios, the twenty-three year old Kirby was embarking on a 50-year journey that would impact the fledgling comic book industry as no other individual. As the "Apparent" grade would indicate, this is an uncommonly attractive copy. Consider that the highest grade CGC has assigned to date to an unrestored copy of this issue is just a Fine Plus. Then consider CGC's notes; "Restoration includes small amount of color touch, cover cleaned, reinforced." Before it was restored, this book would have ranked among the nicest unrestored copies. With the professional restoration, it became the nicest-looking copy among restored and unrestored alike. This should be a real bargain nugget. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $6,747; NM 9.4 value = $13,500.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3292 | Mar 9, 2003

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Captain America Comics #46 (Timely, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Special even among the scores of sensational covers Alex Schomburg did during the 1940's, this is the classic Cap holocaust cover. With only one copy of the issue earning a grade higher than Very Fine Plus, this copy ranks among the very best preserved. This issue's popularity continues to rise, making this not only one to treasure, but also one that will appreciate in value, particularly in this high-grade condition. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $1,250.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3090 | Mar 9, 2003

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U.S.A. Comics #17 "D" Copy pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The good Captain gets a little rambunctious with a spear on the cover this final issue in the run, again rendered by the great Alex Schomburg. This pedigree copy is the finest of the issues we are offering of this title, a near-perfect prize that ranks number one among all issues #17 yet certified by CGC. The worst we can say about this book is that the cover is slightly miscut, and that there is a small, pencilled "a" written on the "U" of the logo on the front cover. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $1,200.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3343 | Mar 9, 2003

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Captain America Comics #6 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Where did the Nazis get these torturers, mad scientists, and hangmen that Jack Kirby so loved to portray anyway? "Absurdly Monstrous 'R Us?" The King had his agenda, and we comic collectors are still eating it up! Jack gets inking assistance from Syd Shores on the cover and Joe Simon on the interior, and lets Al Avison contribute with his own pencils. The highest grade CGC has given out to a copy of this issue is Very Fine, and this copy is nearly there. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $3,100.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3053 | Mar 9, 2003

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The Human Torch #9 (Timely, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. There seems to be some debate whether or not Master Schomburg was responsible for the brilliant cover; we'll just describe it as Schomburgesque, which is still pretty high praise. The Human Torch and Toro battle the Desert Fox himself, General Rommel, as he attempts capturing the Suez Canal. The bright yellow background of the logo is augmented by the yellow sands of the Sahara to create a blinding effect, particularly on this superbly preserved copy. It's so nice, Near Mint seems a possibility until an up-close review shows enough slight stress marks to determine CGC's assessment of Very Fine Plus. Highly recommended! This book was purchased from George Olshevsky as the Chicago copy, although CGC has not noted that information on the label. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $1,307; NM 9.4 value = $$2,300.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3160 | Mar 9, 2003

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All Winners Comics #6 (Timely, 1942) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. A terrific Hitler/Tojo/Mussolini cover has Timely heroes bursting off the cover to stomp on the noggins of the three no-gooders. The cover artist could be Al Avison; it could be Syd Shores. It could be both, since the two Timely mainstays did collaborate on other covers. The Black Avenger makes his only appearance in this issue. The book is a bit uncommon, a fact borne out by CGC's census, which also shows this copy has received the highest grading value yet awarded to issue #6. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $1,500.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3015 | Mar 9, 2003

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Captain America Comics #9 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. A bound Bucky on a Cap cover is practically a given. And it's also common to find that the copy we're offering here is the nicest that CGC has graded to date of the particular issue. Cover and interior art by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $2,604.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3056 | Mar 9, 2003

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Captain America Comics #69 (Timely, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Just two unrestored copies of this issue have been certified by CGC to date, and this one is the nicer. The Human Torch teams up with Sun Girl in this issue. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value =$1,080; NM 9.4 value = $1,900.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3111 | Mar 9, 2003

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Marvel Mystery Comics #17 San Francisco pedigree (Timely, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. The front cover, with it's sparkling rich colors, is typical of this prize pedigree, and only an accumulation of minor defects, mostly of the impact dent variety, prevent a high-grade assignment by CGC. But then again, just one copy of issue #17 has scored higher than Very Fine so far. The Schomburg Torch/Sub-Mariner team-up cover is supplemented by a back cover Human Torch pinup, which the The Grand Comics Database Project also credits to Master Alex. Overstreet 2002 FN 6.0 value = $810; VF 8.0 value = $1,705.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3210 | Mar 9, 2003

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Marvel Mystery Comics #24 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Is your head spinning with all these "best copy of the issue" books? This one will keep the swiveling going. It's the best copy of issue #24 that CGC has graded to date, one of only three unrestored copies grading as high as Very Fine. Schomburg's cover of little green men tapping into barrels of acid is cool enough, but the interior features the ever-delightful "injury-to-eye story" (You're sick; you know that.) amidst story art by the likes of Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, Jack Kirby, Al Avison, and Sid Greene. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $2,100.
Auction 806 | Lot: 3218 | Mar 9, 2003

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